Engineering Technician

About the role

This Engineering Technician role focuses on supporting and enhancing PLC-controlled packaging equipment and automation systems in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic components, support new machine integration and equipment startups, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled packaging equipment and automation systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic components on manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Support machine integration projects, including new equipment installations, start-ups, and controls-related improvements.
• Configure, program, and maintain vision systems, barcode and data matrix systems, HMIs, and servo-driven equipment.
• Develop, update, and maintain technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), setup sheets, engineering studies, and validation documentation.
• Train operators, mechanics, and engineering personnel on machine controls, automation systems, and best practices for equipment use and troubleshooting.
• Support investigations, change controls, equipment evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives related to packaging and automation systems.
• Provide technical support to production and project teams, responding to issues and helping to optimize equipment performance.
• Use technical software tools for PLC, servo, vision, and control platforms to diagnose issues and implement improvements.
• Participate in validation, debugging, and optimization activities for new and existing packaging lines and automation systems.
• Maintain compliance with regulated manufacturing standards while performing all technical and documentation-related tasks.
• Support multiple shifts and occasional off-hours requests to address urgent technical issues or project needs.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with automation and industrial control systems, including PLC-controlled equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical and electronic systems, including field devices and control circuits.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting for automation and integration projects.
• Proficiency with servo systems and servo-driven equipment.
• Experience with HMI interface design, configuration, and monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of packaging line equipment, including design, operation, and maintenance.
• Experience with serialization systems used in packaging or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience with vision inspection systems and image-based quality or verification tools.
• Experience with data matrix and barcode systems for product identification and tracking.
• Proficiency with office software, including Excel, Word, Project, and QAD or similar systems.
• Able to interpret electrical and electronic schematics accurately.
• Experience working in an industrial automation environment, preferably within regulated manufacturing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving ability and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to maintain compliance with regulated manufacturing standards.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs, stand for long periods, work around machinery, and wear required PPE and gowning.
• Ability to work safely in environments with exposure to fumes and heat in a packaging setting.
• Flexibility to support multiple shifts and occasional off-hours requests as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation such as SOPs, setup sheets, engineering studies, and validation documents.
• Experience in supporting investigations, change controls, and equipment evaluations.
• Experience training operators, mechanics, and engineering personnel on machine controls and automated systems.
• Exposure to high-tech packaging systems and regulated manufacturing processes.
• Experience participating in continuous improvement initiatives for packaging or automation systems.
• Comfort working in a cross-functional environment with engineering, quality assurance, and operations teams.
• Interest in leading projects and mentoring or training others in automation technologies.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with mechanical aspects of packaging equipment.